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G2E provides a gasification technology solution for rural communities, in the form of biomass gasification plants which have a generation capacity of 15 kW up to 2 MW.

The purpose of the biomass gasification plant is not only to produce electrical energy but to polygenerate and produce electricity, heat and gas. During the power generation process, there is the possibility to produce biochar as an alternate product. Biochar is composed of 80% carbon and can be used for soil enhancement. Biochar is a way to fix C02 in soil for hundreds of years, therefore it is a carbon-negative energy. (Watch an introduction video to biochar.)

G2E adapts the solution to the customers’ needs and to the biomass that is available. G2E has a biomass gasification demonstration center in Mexico City, with 4 gasifiers with different features to evaluate/compare technological and energy performance of different biomass feedstocks and technology modifications.

Green to Energy is located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

The technology is being produced in Asia: for the demonstration center, the four gasifiers were manufactured in India (2), China (1) and the United States.

G2E is a licensed distributor for all the biomass plants. However G2E improves the plants using their expertise, making possible the use of various types of residual biomass.interview with representative

As of July 2016, G2E’s plans are to produce in Mexico.interview with representative

G2E relies on subsidies in rural areas to install the product. For businesses, they evaluate the point of profit of the technology, depending on the type of plant and biomass used.interview with representative

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of July 2016, there are three projects in Mexico. Customers include three corn seed producers and one tequila distillery.

The biomass demonstration center includes: 4 gasifiers with different primary fuel and technology modifications; two of them are manufactured in India, combo-40 and PG-45; Auxiliary equipment for the preparation of biomass: pre-treatment includes driers and compactors for briquetting; Water scrubbing used for cleaning of synthesis gases (one of the gasification technologies); A motor with internal combustion, loaned by the company Cummins.

Among the several types of biomass residues tested, corn cob and coconut have proven to be more efficient. They do not require pre-treatment and produce high-quality gas that does not need scrubbing. Interview with representative

Biomass plant 3 (made in India)

Biomass plant 2 (made in India)

Biomass plant 1 (made in USA)

Briquetting machine

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Depends on the type of primary fuel and technology modifications made.

G2E estimates that the conversion efficiency of biomass into syngas is 80-85%, of syngas into thermal energy is 90%, of syngas into electrical energy is 35% and of biomass into biochar is 10-12%. Interview with representative

The offices and warehouses were built based on containers and recycled material, with the idea of matching the use of “material” of little value. The office has a classroom-auditorium for dissemination and training.

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G2E provides a gasification technology solution for rural communities, in the form of biomass gasification plants which have a generation capacity of 15 kW up to 2 MW.

The purpose of the biomass gasification plant is not only to produce electrical energy but to polygenerate and produce electricity, heat and gas. During the power generation process, there is the possibility to produce biochar as an alternate product. Biochar is composed of 80% carbon and can be used for soil enhancement. Biochar is a way to fix C02 in soil for hundreds of years, therefore it is a carbon-negative energy. (Watch an introduction video to biochar.)

G2E adapts the solution to the customers’ needs and to the biomass that is available. G2E has a biomass gasification demonstration center in Mexico City, with 4 gasifiers with different features to evaluate/compare technological and energy performance of different biomass feedstocks and technology modifications.

Green to Energy is located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

The technology is being produced in Asia: for the demonstration center, the four gasifiers were manufactured in India (2), China (1) and the United States.

G2E is a licensed distributor for all the biomass plants. However G2E improves the plants using their expertise, making possible the use of various types of residual biomass.interview with representative

As of July 2016, G2E’s plans are to produce in Mexico.interview with representative

G2E relies on subsidies in rural areas to install the product. For businesses, they evaluate the point of profit of the technology, depending on the type of plant and biomass used.interview with representative

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of July 2016, there are three projects in Mexico. Customers include three corn seed producers and one tequila distillery.

The biomass demonstration center includes: 4 gasifiers with different primary fuel and technology modifications; two of them are manufactured in India, combo-40 and PG-45; Auxiliary equipment for the preparation of biomass: pre-treatment includes driers and compactors for briquetting; Water scrubbing used for cleaning of synthesis gases (one of the gasification technologies); A motor with internal combustion, loaned by the company Cummins.

Among the several types of biomass residues tested, corn cob and coconut have proven to be more efficient. They do not require pre-treatment and produce high-quality gas that does not need scrubbing. Interview with representative

Biomass plant 3 (made in India)

Biomass plant 2 (made in India)

Biomass plant 1 (made in USA)

Briquetting machine

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Depends on the type of primary fuel and technology modifications made.

G2E estimates that the conversion efficiency of biomass into syngas is 80-85%, of syngas into thermal energy is 90%, of syngas into electrical energy is 35% and of biomass into biochar is 10-12%. Interview with representative

The offices and warehouses were built based on containers and recycled material, with the idea of matching the use of “material” of little value. The office has a classroom-auditorium for dissemination and training.

More photos of Biochar, used to capture CO2:

Biochar

Biochar

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